Alexandria Gazette January 1, 1861
Journalism during the Civil War
local newspaper from Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria Gazette
Newspapers.com
January 1, 1861
Public Domain
The Brooklyn Evening Star
The renaming of Fort Ramsey
General Order No. 45 announcing the change of name of Fort Ramsey
The Brooklyn Evening Star
November 22, 1861
Public Domain
A Letter from "Bould Sogger."
Life of a soldier in the New York 21st Regiment
An account of the 21st New York leaving Upton's Hill on their way to Manassas. "Bould Sogger" was a soldier in the 21st writing back to the Buffalo Express on his experiences. Bould Sogger is slang for "Bold Soldier" and is written in a familiar mark Twain style of 1st narrative.
"Bould Sogger." A soldier in the 21st New York
Buffalo Express
March 20, 1862
Public Domain
A Loyal Virginian on Gen. Wadsworth
Gen. Wadworth and Union troops on Upton's Hill
Charles Upton writes a letter in support of Gen. Wadsworth and his occupation of his property on Upton's Hill. Upton praises Wadsworth for his efforts to promote goodwill with the locals and the difficult job that he had in "this debateable land."
The Buffalo Weekly Express
November 4, 1862
Public Domain
Batteries on Upton's Hill
Confederate troops on Upton's Hill
A newspaper account of observing rebel artillery on Upton's Hill and about the former congressman's house.
The Delaware Inquirer.
September 28, 1861
Public Domain
Richmond Dispatch September 13, 1861
Confederate positions on Munson and Upton Hills.
A very detailed account of the Confederate positions near Falls Church. The correspondent discusses the strength of the Confederate defenses and the possibility of Union General McClellan attacking. Also discusses the possibility of the Confederates attacking Arlington Heights.
Richmond Dispatch
September 13, 1861
Public Domain
The Advocate February 20, 1862
21st New York Regiment
Several stories regarding the 21st New York regiment that is camped at Upton's Hill and on picket duty in Falls Church. Includes a story about Chaplain Robbie and a church service.
The Advocate
February 20, 1862
The Advocate October 10, 1861
21st New York Regiment
21st New York Regiment
The Advocate
October 10, 1861
List of the Wounded
The 14th Brooklyn Regiment
An account of the 14th Regiment's list of killed and wounded from the 2nd Battle of Bull Run. Describing the unit's return to Upton's Hill and the hospitals taking care of the wounded.
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
September 6, 1862
Public Domain
The Buffalo Commercial Advertiser October 1, 1861
Union troop occupying Falls Church and Upton's Hill
Various accounts of Union troop activity following the withdrawal of the Confederates. Worthy of further study since it provide accounts of soldiers destroying private property
The Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
October 1, 1861
Public Domain
The Buffalo Commercial Advertiser. February 11, 1862
Letter from "Hyghe Pryvayte"
A letter from a soldier who calls himself "Hyghe Pryvayte" describing life at Camp Niagara on Upton's Hill
Hyghe Pryvayte
The Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
February 11, 1862
Public Domain
New York Times November 1, 1861
Winter Campaign
Article about the upcoming winter campaign of both armies.
New York Times